Bull City Wrap

➡️ New partnerships to help underrepresented communities have more input in local decision-making.
➡️ Surplus properties to prioritize development of more affordable housing.
➡️ Water and sewer rates going up slightly in July.

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➡️To help downtown Durham’s economy recover from #COVID19, @movesafedurham announces temporary parking programs.
➡️Details finalized for the North Roxboro Street Sidewalk Project.
➡️@DurhamWater project to renew our sanitary sewer collection system moves forward.

- We’re continuing our financial support for the development of more affordable housing in Durham.
- Signs recognizing the contributions of one of Durham’s most prominent historical figures will be visible to drivers along N.C. Highway 147.
- The Durham Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee’s annual report shows that despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center’s management company is working hard to prepare for reopening.

- Our $160 million investment in affordable housing and services for our low-income residents is now called Forever Home Durham.
- The City Council is considering the best ways to move forward with Durham’s commitment to build equitable and green infrastructure.
- If you’re interested in saving water, energy, and money as well as winning prizes, Mayor Steve Schewel is encouraging you to sign up now for this month’s Pledge for Water Conservation.

- Planned parking rate increases scheduled to go into effect this month are now being put on hold until early next year.
- The multi-year process to upgrade two of our water treatment plants is now complete.
- 175 small, minority, and women-owned local businesses are benefitting from our Durham Small Business Recovery Fund.

- Durham City Council is expected to vote April 5 on guidelines for developing next year’s budget.
- The City’s two lakes are now open for recreational fishing and boating.
- Durham’s 2021 Earth Day Celebration will be taking place, but it will look a little different this year.

We’re continuing our work to make sure the water distribution infrastructure throughout Durham is functioning like it should.
Two locations in Durham will soon be made safer with new traffic signals as part of our Vision Zero program.
If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a Durham firefighter, now is the time to apply.

The Durham Belt Line Trail is a significant step closer to becoming a reality.
We are partnering with two community organizations to make sure people experiencing homelessness, especially during these challenging times, get the support they need.
Our Transportation Department has launched the Better Bus Project to provide safe pedestrian access and increased comfort at bus stops.

- Construction of the JJ Henderson Seniors new affordable housing project is ready to move forward.
- The City and County are joining efforts to make sure that federal emergency rental assistance gets to low-income households in the most efficient way.
- If you regularly travel on Willard Street, our Transportation team wants to hear from you.

- Most residents are pleased with how our employees served our community during the pandemic.
- Our annual water treatment disinfection changeover process is underway until April 12.
- 22 neighborhoods and 198 lane miles will soon benefit from a pavement preservation project.